Pig Fiction

Paul is a writer and Peanut is a hamster. A strange combination you might think, but they help each other, the perfect symbiotic partnership. Paul writes stories and Peanut provides the inspiration. Life steams along as they travel together on the sleeper train. Then, one day, Peanut goes missing and, with him, all of Paul's story ideas. All that Paul is left with is an old peanut. A reminder of the life he once had, but fate had other plans in store. A story about faith, hope and never giving up. You never know what is around the corner!

"Now I've done it," the mouse thought, looking straight at her. "I've really done it, this time." It really is happening, thought Rachel. Things that only happen in stories can happen to me. Anything can happen, because this mouse is talking. The St. Michael's Mice are no ordinary mice, but it takes Rachel a while to find out just how wonderful they are. When Rachel's father moves to a new church, so much goes wrong that sometimes Rachel doesn't think things will ever work out.

There’s something growing in Snoops Bay. It started as a lump, then it became a bump, then a mound, then a hill. Now it’s a fully fledged mutant mountain. Young detectives Riz, Olly, Drew and Anton know there’s more to the story than meets the eye and are determined to uncover the mystery. Little do they know, the biggest clue is lying a few miles away at Pigtopia, a brand-new pig theme park that’s hiding a mutant-sized secret.

This second collection of essays from actor and author Tim Dalgleish is packed full of diverse literary and historical essays including pieces on George Orwell, his poetry, being taught by Aldous Huxley, living in Paris and his ability to quietly read, on family outings in the car, whilst in the company of two guinea pigs, a cat, a baby, rugs, holiday paraphernalia, and a poorly goat.

Doctor Trotter knows everything there is to know about pigs. He is, after all, the founder of that famous online resource, Pigipedia. So when he shares his own experiences of dodging carving knives and pork pies, you can rest assured that he knows what he is talking about. You can also expect the odd squeals of excitement, regular snorts of surprise, and constant (pork) belly laughs as Doctor Trotter’s adventure begins to resemble the tale of three other famous pigs.

When Rufus, Murphy, Lurena, and their pets go camping, they meet Pedro, a shy boy who seems afraid of just about everything - especially the water. One thing leads to another, and the kids go into a nearby town to buy him a pet to cheer him up - a guinea pig, naturally. Yet what they bring home may look like a guinea pig, but it can swim - like an otter!

Ein neues, tierisch witziges Abenteuer von "Mein Lotta-Leben"-Autorin Alice Pantermüller: ideal zum Lesen und Vorlesen. Großalarm in Tommis Tierparadies: Meerschweinchen Poldi wird verkauft und muss zu den Menschen ziehen - und die sind böse, ganz schön böse! Um Poldi vor dem sicheren Niedergang zu retten, folgen ihm seine Freunde Mimi, Harro, Parker, Bibo und Serafine kurzerhand in die Wildnis der Großstadt!

Perché ho accettato l'invito alla festa in maschera a Castelteschio?! Mi è toccato assaggiare piatti nauseabondi, ballare musiche lugubri, nascondermi dentro una bara... Ma il peggio è stato sfidare il vampiro a scacchi: non so come ho fatto a salvare la pelliccia!

Sam traut seinen Augen nicht: Ein riesiges Eichhörnchen streift durch den Wald hinter der Schule! Aber als eines Morgens das Wissenschaftslabor der Schule zerstört ist, glaubt niemand Sams Geschichte vom Riesen-Eichhörnchen. Stattdessen fällt der Verdacht auf seinen Schützling: den Klassenhamster Hamstersaurus Rex.

Peter Gray was the golden child of the accounting world. Tall, blonde, blue eyed, and charismatic, he captivated all who crossed his path. After accepting a Managing Partner role with Pradman Industries, Peter quickly and passionately set out to both elevate the firm and conquer the social scene of the elite within the suburb of Carrasco, Uruguay. The subject of terrorism, no thanks to the Tupamaros, was common fodder for the dinner table—Peter’s included, and unknowingly he had just stepped in to the storm from Hell!

London, New Year's Eve. Snow falls on a Georgian mansion, vibrating with the festivities of an 18th-century themed masquerade ball within. Middle-aged divorcee Anna stands alone, mourning her youth - until the clock chimes midnight and a mysterious masked figure kisses her on the mouth. Thus begins a heady dance of seduction charged by other clandestine romances swirling around them, whipping the ball into an erotic frenzy of operatic proportions - until the night climaxes, revealing unease beneath the glitter....

One of the noblest creatures to ever live on Rufus the Cat’s farmstead was Hic the Pig. He was a pig of modest means and very few words. In fact, he would not speak at all unless there was something to say. This humble characteristic was one that Rufus admired very much, especially when he considered the behavior of the dog. There was one very strange thing about Hic though, that made him unique in the world of domesticated farm animals, but nothing Rufus couldn’t handle … naturally.

A collection of heart-warming short stories from best-selling author Holly Webb. A scruffy pup eagerly awaits a new home just in time for Christmas, a little girl discovers an adorable kitten in her garden, a dog makes an unlikely new friend, a hamster makes a daring escape and a girl tries to help a family of fluffy ducklings. Perfect for sharing at bedtime, this beautiful treasury features 11 delightful animal stories from best-selling author Holly Webb.

In 1985, three Harvard archaeology graduate students travel to Peru for a backpacking trip to seek adventure, culture, and historic sites. While exploring undiscovered Incan ruins on the remote eastern frontier of the old empire, the friends witness an unspeakable crime. Their enchanting trip becomes a primal fight for survival. The three friends must come to terms with their experiences, and each student's recovery and healing process becomes intensely personal and continues for decades. This is a story of exploration, endurance, and the cruelty of lost love.

When Orange the flying pig and his best friend, Jes, take a flying trip to Australia to find Orange's distant relatives, they end up finding much more than that. Covering much of the continent by way of some very interesting modes of transportation, they encounter adventure, excitement, danger, and intrigue.

Mattie, Ariel, and Nicki are fast friends facing the pitfalls of life at 13. Mattie's kitschy pig collection and agoraphobic mother might completely derail her social life. Ariel's attempts to follow in Rachel Ray's culinary footsteps have landed her in hot water. And Nicki is carrying a secret that threatens to cut her off from her best friends. After discovering a mysterious book of spells and performing a ritual, the girls leave their troubles far behind - or so they think.

James Marshall retells the familiar tale in which one of three pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head.

Sechs Abenteuer mit Eliot und Isabella! Eine Geschichtensammlung mit den beliebtesten Rattenkindern der Tierwelt. Eliot und Isabella erleben so manche Abenteuer und scheuen keine Gefahr, doch oft wird es ganz schön brenzlig für die beiden. In der Box enthalten sind: Eliot und Isabella und die Abenteuer am Fluss, Eliot und Isabella und die Jagd nach dem Funkelstein, Eliot und Isabella und das Geheimnis des Leuchtturms, Eliot und Isabella im Finsterwald, Eliot und Isabella in den Räuberbergen, Eliot und Isabella und der Trüffeldieb.

Two young pademelons fall into trouble and find themselves swept away. They are saved by Dewey, the sugar glider, and her friend Stripe, a possum, with the help of a friendly white-tailed uromys. First Moonshine, the first book in the Just Oz series, tells of their adventures as the little band sets out through the rainforest to reunite Paddy and Mellie with their family … and of some of the strange and wonderful creatures that they meet along the way, and how Dewey learns to fly.

"Ambrosius Habedank, im Namen des Königs, öffnen Sie!" Mit diesen Worten beginnt für das kleine Hamstermädchen Wilhelmine Habedank ein Alptraum. Die Eltern werden entführt, der Bau verwüstet, und das, wo doch der Winterschlaf kurz bevor steht. Völlig verzweifelt macht sie sich auf den Weg in die große Stadt Hamsterdam, um dort ihren Onkel zu suchen, der die Familie lange vor Wilhelmines Geburt verlassen hatte. Unterwegs lernt sie neue Freunde kennen, muss große Gefahren überstehen und gerät schließlich in eine Verschwörung, die das ganze Land vernichten könnte.